What Do Ladybirds Eat?

Simon Newman · « **on:** August 08, 2007, 23:16 »

Hi all,

It's something I have been wondering about for a while, what do Ladybirds eat?

I know they must eat something, but what

muntjac · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2007, 23:23 »

greenfly and small insects

Sally A · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2007, 23:38 »

Was clearing up my day lilies yesterday, and couldn't believe the amount of ladybirds on the leaves (they were all UK friendly ones too, cos I counted their spots and checked their passports), but on the basis this is all happening in the front garden, and I need the ladybird action at the back, am considering digging up a few roots and shifting them towards me Broad Bean patch for next year.

muntjac · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2007, 23:41 »

this may be of interest to you
in setting up a habitat for them
http://www.ladybird-survey.org/UKladybirds/habitat.asp

Sally A · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2007, 23:46 »

Nice website Muntjac, but could you spot the difference between a 7-spot and a scarce 7-spot? No; me neither.

Simon Newman · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2007, 10:14 »

Thanks for your replies

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What Do Ladybirds Eat?

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